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More college students eligible for SNAP benefits through pandemic exemptions

AWC students can also receive food and necessities through Andale’s Food Pantry

Yuma, AZ (March 15, 2021) – College students who were not previously eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may now qualify thanks to additional flexibilities put in place by a new COVID relief bill.

The Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act (HR 133) made it possible for approximately six million additional college students to use SNAP (formerly known as food stamps), to purchase groceries and have a nutritious diet.

Students can enroll during drive-through event

Yuma, AZ (March 11, 2021) – Arizona Western College is hosting a Cruising 2 College Drive-through Enrollment Day on Wednesday, March 17. Prospective students will have the opportunity to get started with the first steps of enrollment – all from the convenience of their own vehicle.

AWC works alongside university partners to present virtual transfer conference

Yuma, AZ (March 1, 2021) – Arizona Western College is collaborating with state university partners to offer an inaugural Desert Southwest Virtual Transfer Conference from March 8-11.

AWC to aid students in crossing the finish line with one-time class scholarship

Students can earn high school or college credit at no cost

Yuma, AZ (February 26, 2021) – Arizona Western College is offering high school students the opportunity to take a class at no cost this spring or summer.

AWC selects three students for All-Arizona Academic Team

Recipients to earn scholarships for continued higher education

Yuma, AZ (February 26, 2021) – Three high-achieving students from Arizona Western College will be honored during a virtual All-Arizona Academic Team Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, March 4. The community is invited to visit mesacc.edu/live to view the livestreamed celebration, which will take place from 12 to 1:30 p.m.

AWC & ASU partner to offer college students transfer pathways with MyPath2ASU™ collaboration

Yuma, AZ (February 25, 2021) – Arizona Western College is pleased to announce a new alliance with Arizona State University to provide students a seamless transfer experience with the MyPath2ASU program. MyPath2ASU™ allows students to take the steps needed, at the start of their college experience, to successfully plan their transfer to ASU, ensuring a smooth transition process and student success.

AWC to celebrate National TRIO Day

Virtual event will highlight program and alumni

Yuma, AZ (February 22, 2021) – Students in Arizona Western College’s TRIO programs will be participating in an upcoming TRIO Day Celebration to express their appreciation to the community for its support.

Arizona Innovation Alliance to support student success in Yuma

Sharing on behalf of the Arizona Board of Regents.

February 11, 2021

Contact:
Sarah Harper, 602-229-2542, 602-402-1341 | Sarah.K.Harper@azregents.edu
Julie Newberg, 602-229-2534 | julie.newberg@azregents.edu

The Arizona Innovation Alliance (AIA), a tri-university partnership to enhance public higher education in Arizona, is launching a new project to support student success and increase educational opportunities in Yuma.

AWC to hold virtual groundbreaking ceremony for library expansion

Project Impact funded through National Endowment for the Humanities matching grant

WHEN:           Tuesday, February 9, 2021
                       12 p.m.

WHERE:         Arizona Western College, 2020 S. Avenue 8E, Learning Resources (LR) Building
                       The event will also be livestreamed at: www.facebook.com/ArizonaWesternCollege